Centennial's Northern Coal Logistics along with its northern mines (Mandalong, Newstan and Myuna) will continue to support a local workforce of over 500 employees and potentially over 1,000 when/if Newstan re-opens, this injects money into the local businesses.
Centennial has a good track record of operating in our local area with minimal impacts to the people that live here and the local environment.
Centennial plays a big part in supplying coal for local electricity generation and this is something the state of NSW needs.
Mandalong supplies coal directly underground to Eraring and Delta power stations.
I spend my salary on local businesses and services and I vote.
Myself & my family's way of life, as well as my employment, rely on this Project and Mandalong South extension. If theses are not approved I will be forced to leave to find employment elsewhere.

I fully support this proposal as being good management and with minimal impact. Also Centennial contributes to electricity generation necessary for our families way of life.Centennial mines provide the local business that I work for with opportunity to do service work and supply parts which allows the business to provide employment support other Hunter businesses.

Centennial Coal is a long term customer of my employer BASF and a significant part of my employment is related to providing products and services to the Centennial Coal operations in NSW. As part of my day to day work, I regularly visit the existing Centennial Coal operations and I am always impressed by their focus on operating safely, and the environment. I understand that this project is essential to long term viability of these coal mining operations. If the project is refused and Centennial Coal is unable to continue operating these mines, then it is possible that this would impact on my on going employment based on the Central Coast.

As an employee of Centennial Coal, of course I would like to see this project proceed. I see first hand the need for employment, in a location desperate for jobs. I have also witnessed the direct impact to many local companies, (employers), who would normally supply labour and goods to this business sector, slowly close their doors as this industry struggles.

As a local resident, with my own children attending the local school, only several hundred metres from Newstan, were my wife is also a teacher, I have a vested interest to make sure that any industry in the area, is environmentally and socially responsible. The area around Newstan, Cooranbong and the Private Haul Road is our backyard and we spend a lot of our time on Lake Macquarie itself water skiing and fishing.

As the engineer responsible for the implementation of so much Environmental Management Infrastructure at Newstan, I can honestly and proudly say that this company is serious about their environment, social and corporate responsibilities.
I have had the privilege of escorting many individuals around the latest Environmental Management Infrastructure at Newstan and none have left the site with anything less than praise for the infrastructure and quality of work across the site. These tours have included individuals from the following:
* Australian Institute of Engineers
* University of Newcastle
* University of Technology Sydney
* University of South Korea
* Hunter Water Australia
* Hunter Water Corporation
* Metropolitan Water Directorate
* Hunter New England Health

With the installation of a new Community Centre for the Clean Water Plant at the Newstan site, Centennial has recently held excursions for year 11 and 12 students, studying Environmental Management, Biology, Chemistry and Science, with the help of presentations from Newstan Engineers. Some local residents have also participated in excursions through the new centre.

Centennial is a long term player in the coal mining industry. The effort, time and expense invested into the Northern Coal Logistics Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), is a testament to their commitment and expected responsibility for this project. The independent science behind the EIS is staggering and something for Centennial and the Coal Industry to be proud of.

As a local resident, father, husband and an engineer, it is the science, the numbers and recent performance of Centennial which provide me with confidence that his project can be undertaken in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

On behalf of MRA, I make this submission in support of Centennial Coal's Development Application for the Northern Coal Logistics Project.

Centennial Coal promotes and leads by example with best practice health, safety and environmental standards for its employees and contractors.

It's commitment to the region provides local jobs for direct employees and suppliers with the flow on effects to the local economy wide-ranging.

As a Newcastle based engineering organisation with 42 employees, MRA supports and endorses the Northern Coal Logistics Project.

As a business owner in this area we will NOT survive if this project does not go ahead. We have a lot of people working in the mine industry who support our business as does the mine itself. They help out the community with sponsorship for our kids & adults sporting teams. They have a good track record of operating in our area with minimal impact to the people or environment. Please allow this to proceed.

I am currently employed as an electrician in the manufacturing industry as a provider for the mining industry and more specifically Centennial Coal.

I support the proposal as I feel it is great for both employment and resources in the region.

I support this Project. I have live in this area all my life. We need this to happen as the coal industry is what makes this area survive. It supports the local people with jobs, It's helps the local businesses by employing these people who spend there salary's at there business. They help out with our local sporting events, sponsorships for local teams & Fundraising events. We in this community need the Northern Coal logistics project to go ahead so it will survive & our beautiful community will survive.

I currently work at Newstan Coal Preparation Plant and if this application is not approved my employment is uncertain. If I lose my job it not only effects my personal financial future but the flow on will effect all business owners in the area due to no money being available to spend on everyday goods including food, schools, suppliers to the mines etc. Everyone in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle will be effected.
I have worked in the mining industry for 30 years and have found that Centennials commitment to the environment to be the strongest I have seen. The environment and safety are always first priority in all work being conducted.
Centennial also has a huge commitment to supporting and communicating with the local community.
I strongly support the application and feel not only the local community will benefit from it, but whole state will benefit.

The economic benefits to the local community are extremely important in these times.

Centennial Coal has been an excellent corporate citizen in the Lake Macquarie (and Lithgow) area.

I believe this project should proceed in a timely fashion.